Maintenance Technician II - Memphis Plant

Hershey Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & V

401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous

Hershey Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance and Short-Term Disable

Job summary

The Memphis Plant of The Hershey Company has immediate openings for Industrial Maintenance Technician II to work in our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility. Maintenance technicians are skilled in electrical and mechanical maintenance, with primary responsibility to maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment and systems, including preventive maintenance and repairs.

Starting pay is $36.05 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential for 2nd or 3rd shift, overtime potential, an $8,000 sign-on

Qualifications

• Journeyman's card from a state approved program or 5–7 years hands-on electrical/mechanical maintenance experience.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime, including weekends.
• Ability to pass maintenance skill assessments and NOCTI exam.

Responsibilities

• Electrical maintenance and repair per NEC/NFPA 70‑E.
• Preventive maintenance on engines, motors, conveyors, and production equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical/mechanical faults and troubleshoot issues.
• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and specifications.
• Maintain inventory and coordinate with production to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Basic PC skills

Job description

Why Hershey:

At The Hershey Company, our culture is rooted in purpose and inspired by Milton Hershey’s enduring vision that business should create opportunity for others. Through our commitment to corporate philanthropy, we create positive impact by supporting communities, helping children thrive, and operating as a business for good. This includes our deep and long standing partnership with Milton Hershey School, where we invest in education, workforce readiness, and hands on engagement to help students succeed beyond the classroom. Supported by strategic grantmaking, product donations, cross brand collaboration, and strong employee volunteerism, Hershey offers a place to work where making a difference—locally and globally—is part of how we do business every day.

Job Location:

Memphis, TN

Position Type:

Hourly

Sign-On Bonus:

$8,000

About the Facility:

The Hershey Company Memphis plant is a Non-Union plant producing products such as Ice Breakers, Breath Savers, and Good & Plenty, in a high-speed complex environment.

Pay:

• Starting Payrate: $36.05 per hour.


• $1.00 per hour shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd shift


• Overtime Potential!


• $8000 Sign-On Bonus!


• Manufacturing Incentive Plan (MIP) Eligible

Total Rewards

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, & Vision)—Starting Day 1!


• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match


• Hershey Stock Purchase Program


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Shifts:

• We require that you are flexible to work any shift, weekends, overtime, and holidays.


• Schedule assignments upon hire are determined by plant needs.


• Regular schedule is 8-hour shifts; Mandatory overtime could be weekly (scheduled for up to 12 hours/day, Monday through Sunday), daily (additional 4 hours on your 8-hour shift) and weekends (8 to 12-hour shifts).

Candidate Process:

• Qualified applicants will need to successfully complete a mechanical and electrical written skills assessment. Those receiving passing scores will advance to onsite hands-on skills assessments at the plant


• Post-Offer Drug Screen, Physical Assessment and Background Check required

Summary:

The Memphis Plant of The Hershey Company has immediate openings for Industrial Maintenance Technician II to work in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

Maintenance technicians are skilled in electrical and mechanical and utility maintenance. Maintenance technicians' primary role is to maintain and optimize manufacturing equipment and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrical:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of basic electricity and electronics


• Demonstrate an understanding of the National Electrical Code and NFPA 70-E


• Demonstrate an understanding of occupation‑specific safety standards and procedures


• Demonstrate ability to plan layout of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes


• Demonstrate proper techniques used to measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install electrical conduits


• Demonstrate proper techniques used to install control and distribution apparatus, such as switches, outlets, relays, and circuit‑breaker panels


• Demonstrate proper techniques used to connect wiring to circuit breakers, transformers, lighting fixtures, thermostats, intercoms, signaling systems, power equipment, or other components


• Demonstrate proper technique used to check circuit connections to ensure electrical compatibility and safety of components


• Diagnose and repair or replace malfunctioning apparatus and components, such as transformers, circuit breakers, fuses, motors, generators, and fixtures

Mechanical:

• Ensures operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines; following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions


• Determines changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts; using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments


• Controls downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance


• Maintains equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt


• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age


• 2nd (2pm - 10pm) or 3rd (10pm – 6am)


• Must be available to work weekends, holidays and overtimeMust be authorized to work in the United States


• Must possess either a journeyman's card from a state approved apprenticeship program or a minimum of 5 - 7 years of hands on electrical and mechanical work in manufacturing systems maintenance. This should include experience as a qualified machine repair person, toolmaker, or machine tool builder in troubleshooting, machine repair, tool making, machine building, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems.


• Must be able to achieve a passing score on a written Mechanical NOCTI exam


• Must have basic understanding of PCs and basic computer skills


• Industrial electrical systems


• Process control & instrumentation


• Motors and controls (AC and DC)


• Analog and digital devices


• Schematics and electrical print reading


• Power supplies


• Electrical maintenance


• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems operational theory, troubleshooting and repair; including ability to read blueprints and schematics and systematically diagnose and repair problems


• Lubrication


• Mechanical drive systems including chains, belts, shaft, and gear drives


• Pump systems


• HVAC systems including controls for air, condensate, pressure and temperature


• Steam including boilers, temperature and pressure control, condensate control and system operation and performance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food manufacturing experience is preferred


• Experience with Safe Quality Food (SQF) practices is preferred


• Experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) is preferred


• Experience with Autonomous Maintenance (AM) is preferred


• Experience with Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) is preferred


• Experience with Continuous Improvement methodology is preferred

Assessment Requirements:

To ensure the highest standards of maintenance proficiency, all applicants must successfully complete a maintenance‑specific skills assessment. This assessment is required for further consideration for the position. If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact a Talent Professional at 1-877-804-1794 or [e-mail]. Internal applicants should submit a ticket in the HR Service Center [e-mail].

If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center ([e-mail]).

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email.

To request an accommodation via phone, please call [phone] and leave a voicemail with your contact information. You may also email a request for accommodation to [e-mail]. Please be sure to include “Accommodation Needed” in the subject line. This will ensure that your email is routed to the appropriate contact who will handle your request.